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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G6
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS200
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is very similar but the G7 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The G7 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the ZS100 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G7 matches up against the ZS100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic ZS100

 G7 ZS100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic G7

 ZS100 G7 
IntroducedJanuary 2016May 2015More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic ZS100

 G7 ZS100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G7 provides outer measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G7 and the ZS100.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and ZS100 is 71 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and ZS100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G7 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged G7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography details
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
64
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Street photography camera
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
78
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than competition (312 grams)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography information
55
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
no image stabilization
low battery pack (350 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
67
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography highlights
71
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (350 per charge)
75
lighter than competition (312g)
has touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography highlights
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery pack (350 shots)
68
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging advice
72
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
no image stabilization
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (312 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-05-19 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 9.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 gr (0.90 pounds) 312 gr (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 559
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $800 $700